Opening Belz, Dec. 5

Chinese assembly-line wages keep rising – BloombergSome economists think inflation may be what the economy needs – NY TimesCar-commuting is down in much of the U.S. – Washington PostFull report on transportation, lots of interesting facts – U.S. Public Interest ResearchPresident Obama’s speech yesterday on inequality – White HouseThe importance of digital literacy for college grads – 21st Century CareerOil by rail is basically a pipeline on wheels – NPRHa. Minnesota economic forecast will ratchet up political rhetoric – StarTribuneWisconsin among states bidding for Boeing 777x production – Journal SentinelThe young startup scene in Des Moines has hit hard times – Business RecordSubsidy for Midtown Global Market trimmed from Minneapolis budget – StarTribune